Lata Mangeshkar croons on Mirchi airwaves on her birthday

Media News

Mumbai, September 28, 2012

The voice that mesmerized many generations of India over six and a half decades is all set to enthrall the air waves of Radio Mirchi. Lata Mangeshkar who steps into her 84th year on 28th September will exclusively interact with her fans on Purani Jeans with RJ Anmol. The Nightingale of India who bestowed the country with musical gems such as Tere Bina Zindagi Se, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum, Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh and many more will indulge in an animated rendezvous with the listeners of Radio Mirchi on special request by RJ Anmol.

Listeners of India’s most popular radio station, Radio Mirchi, will get a glimpse of some unheard personal life stories of Lataji and the musical journey that made her the most distinguished Indian singer across the globe. Fans of Lataji will also get once in a lifetime opportunity to ask the living legend one question of their choice.

Lataji who lent her voice to galaxy of heroines on the Silver Screen, will share with fans anecdotes and lesser known facts of her life. For the first time on the airwaves, Lataji will reveal various challenges she faced in her career. The conversation will also divulge names of composers who bring jitters even today. She will also regale her fans with delightful stories of her childhood. Her effervescent nature will come alive while she recounts some of her notorious but charming incidences from her youth.

With her commitment and hard work, Lataji has created an unparalleled position for herself in the music industry. In fact owing to her struggle and endless battles in the industry, today singers get due credit in albums and movies. These tales of her triumph will definitely augment listener’s respect towards the Nightingale of India.

Excited to chat with Lataji, enthusiastic fans logged in on Radio Mirchi’s Facebook page and Twitter page https://twitter.com/Mirchi983FM and posted one question that they would want to ask the iconic singer! The lucky few got their wishes fulfilled and an unbelievable chance to interact with the living legend and ask her their question through Purani Jeans with Anmol.

To make Lataji birthday celebrations even special and exceptional, Mirchi will be playing her evergreen and melodious numbers through the eras on Purani Jeans Online station. Songs from the 50’s to 80’s that made Lataji India’s numero uno will be played on 28th and 29th September between 10am to 8pm on www.RadioMirchi.com. Special requests made by listeners will be granted on 30th September on the same online station.

Commenting on his meeting with Lataji, elated RJ Anmol of Purani Jeans says, “The experience of my rendezvous with Lataji was similar to meeting ALMIGHTY. Her divine aura and presence made me forget the questions I wanted to ask her. I think anyone would go through this experience when they meet the voice which has touched billions of souls across generations with her songs. Personally, having Lataji on my show Purani Jeans and connecting this nightingale of India to my listeners is a high point of my career so far.”

Tune in to 98.3 FM between 9 PM – 1:00 AM on 28th September to be a part of Lataji’s birthday celebrations.

For further information, please contact:

Saheli Mukhopadhyay

Mobile: +919920733238

Email: saheli.m@prpundit.com